RETHINKING HIGHER EDUCATION: A MULTIDISCIPLINARY FRAMEWORK FOR THE FOUR-YEAR UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME (FYUGP)

Abstract

The Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) represents a transformative shift in India’s higher education landscape, as outlined by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. This chapter explores the potential of a multidisciplinary framework within the FYUGP to provide students with more flexible, integrated, and relevant learning pathways. By incorporating courses across different domains, the FYUGP aims to break traditional academic silos and promote a more holistic approach to learning, preparing students for a rapidly changing global economy. This chapter explores the role of multidisciplinary education in fostering critical thinking, creativity, and adaptability, all of which are essential skills for the future workforce. Moreover, it addresses challenges related to curriculum design, teacher readiness, and institutional collaboration, highlighting best practices and global examples of successful multidisciplinary education models.